NHK World HD ·

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

Monday 19 October 2026, 19:43 – 19:55 UK time

Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural centre. Large, elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets.

Upcoming showings

Other scheduled episodes, repeats and reruns across all channels. All times are UK time.

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Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

Tuesday 20 October 2026, 19:43 – 19:55

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Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 12:43 – 12:55

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Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 19:43 – 19:55

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Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

Thursday 22 October 2026, 12:43 – 12:55

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Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

Thursday 22 October 2026, 19:43 – 19:55

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